TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMY

LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
3800 CANYON DRIVE
LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544
305 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
School Overview
Topper Freshman Academy is a specialized transitional program housed within Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Designed specifically for ninth-grade students, the academy functions as a bridge between middle school and the more complex environment of high school. By grouping freshmen together, the program focuses on easing the adjustment to a rigorous academic schedule while fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit.

The academy emphasizes academic success, social-emotional development, and personalization. By providing a dedicated space and faculty for ninth graders, the school aims to ensure that students receive the support necessary to navigate new social dynamics and higher academic expectations. As part of the broader Los Alamos Public Schools system, the program maintains the district's high standards for excellence, preparing students for the transition into their sophomore year and the remainder of their high school career.
305
Total Students
17.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (56.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    99 (32.5 %)
  • Asian
    10 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)663-2510
Website: http://laschools.net/tfa
Grade Range: 9th - 9th
Total Students: 305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 305
Gender Ratio